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Lake Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Ridge

201 Flat Creek RdAthens, TX 75752
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The Summit
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

2100 State Highway 31 EAthens, TX 75751
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Athens Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Townhomes

215 Wood StAthens, TX 75751

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Athens, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Athens$1,795$1,0503

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TX is a Studio unit found at Athens Reserve priced from $775. Marabella Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Athens ReserveA1Studio,1BA$775
Marabella ApartmentsA221BR,1BA$815
Hollytree ApartmentsBrooke1BR,1BA$830
The WoodlandsA11BR,1BA$835
The Parker ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$849
Quail CreekBungalow1BR,1BA$904
Arbors On Chimney RockA31BR,1BA$956
Victoria Place2x22BR,2BA$962
Southwest Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$963
Townview - AthensRenovated Unit2BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TX and Nearby

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.10 price per square foot C2 Edinburgh Model at The Gallery Apartment Homes in the starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Model at Lake Park Duplexes starting at $1,625 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gallery Apartment HomesC2 Edinburgh3BR,2BA$1.10
Lake Park DuplexesThree Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
The Bridges on KinseyC13BR,2BA$1.21
Cumberland Place Apartment HomesThe Hawk2BR,2BA$1.17
Finley Apartment HomesB2a2BR,2BA$1.21
Victoria Place2x22BR,2BA$0.96
The Parker ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.05
Townview - AthensRenovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.27
Arbors On Chimney RockA31BR,1BA$1.26
Southwest Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.27

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Getting Around Athens, TX

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at Athens Reserve listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $815 at Marabella Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $962 at Victoria Place.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Parker Apartments and starts from $1,399.

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